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Introduction
Exchange rates are important because they enable us
to translate different counties prices into comparable terms. Exchange rates are determined in the same way as other asset prices. The general goal of this chapter is to show:
How exchange rates are determined The role of exchange rates in international trade
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Indirect
The price of dollars in terms of the foreign currency
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The Actors
are:
place
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Liquidity
The ease with which it can be sold or exchanged for goods
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R$ = R + (Ee$/ - E$/)/E$/
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Summary
Exchange rates play a role in spending decisions
because they enable us to translate different countries prices into comparable terms. A depreciation (appreciation) of a countrys currency against foreign currencies makes its exports cheaper (more expensive) and its imports more expensive (cheaper). Exchange rates are determined in the foreign exchange market.
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An important category of foreign exchange trading is
forward trading. The exchange rate is most appropriately thought of as being an asset price itself. The returns on deposits traded in the foreign exchange market depend on interest rates and expected exchange rate changes.
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Equilibrium in the foreign exchange market requires
interest parity.
to appreciate (depreciate) against the euro. Todays exchange rate is altered by changes in its expected future level.
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